Sustainability and Community Empowerment

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In southwest Bangladesh, particularly in coastal districts like Bagerhat, communities face significant health challenges due to poverty, food insecurity, and limited healthcare infrastructure. Maternal and child mortality rates in these areas is approximately 20% higher than the national average, driven by inadequate access to quality care, malnutrition, and preventable diseases. Under-5 malnutrition, particularly stunting, affects nearly 40% of children
in these regions, impairing physical and cognitive development and perpetuating cycles of poverty. The Mother and Child Care Program was designed to address these issues through targeted, community-driven interventions that prioritize the most vulnerable stages of life: pregnancy, childbirth, and early childhood.

Cox’s Bazar Host Community Education Program
The newly launched Cox’s Bazar program targets 10 host community schools, addressing educational gaps in a region hosting large refugee populations. Teacher training enhances instructional quality, while SMC training strengthens school governance. Awareness sessions on child protection and SRHR empower students and parents, creating safer learning environments. By integrating these efforts with existing SO4 initiatives, the program ensures alignment with national education goals and community needs, benefiting approximately 3,000 students and setting a model for scalable interventions The initiatives under SO4 demonstrate VBHES’s commitment to transforming education and child protection in southwest Bangladesh. By enrolling out-of-school children, reducing dropouts, and providing vocational and digital training, the program has empowered approximately 10,000 individuals with education and economic opportunities. The Cox’s Bazar initiative further strengthens these efforts, ensuring sustainable, inclusive education systems. Through community engagement, innovative solutions, and robust partnerships, VBHES is building a brighter, more equitable future for underserved children.

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